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M&ZMAL:MZ 37 Net Margin % is 8.90% as of Dec. 2025, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 6.77. GuruFocus rates MAL:MZ with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 311 Retail - Defensive companies, M&Z ranks better than 93.25% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. M&Z's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.47 Mil. M&Z's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €16.52 Mil. Therefore, M&Z's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for M&Z's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MAL:MZ'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.92 Med: 6.77 Max: 9.45
Current: 9.45
MAL:MZ's Net Margin % is ranked better than 93.25% of 311
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.08
vs MAL:MZ: 9.45
M&Z (MAL:MZ) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
M&Z Net Margin % Related Terms
M&Z Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for M&Z's Net Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MAL:MZ vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, M&Z's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
M&Z Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, M&Z's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where M&Z's Net Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
M&Z (MAL:MZ) has a Net Margin % of 8.90% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on M&Z and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 6.77. Over the past decade, M&Z's Net Margin % has ranged from 4.92 to 9.45. According to the industry distribution chart, M&Z ranks #21 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is M&Z's Net Margin % too high?
M&Z's current Net Margin % of 8.90% is 31% above median its 10-year median of 6.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.92 to a high of 9.45. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.08. M&Z's value of 8.90% is 327.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, M&Z ranks #21 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, M&Z has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does M&Z's Net Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, M&Z ranks #21 out of 311 companies for Net Margin %. This places M&Z in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.08. M&Z's value of 8.90% is 327.9% above this benchmark. Historically, M&Z's own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.92 to 9.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.77 vs. the industry median of 2.08, M&Z has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.08, based on 311 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. M&Z's current Net Margin % of 8.90% is 327.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on M&Z and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. M&Z's current Net Margin % is 8.90%, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 6.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is M&Z stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M&Z (MAL:MZ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.65, compared to a current price of €0.57 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.90%, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 6.77 and 327.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.08. M&Z's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For M&Z (MAL:MZ), the current Net Margin % is 8.90% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is M&Z (MAL:MZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M&Z stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.57 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.65.
GuruFocus considers M&Z to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MAL:MZ:
Net Margin %: 8.90% (31% above median its 10-year median of 6.77)
GF Value™: €0.65 vs. price of €0.57 (13.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 327.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#21 of 311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:MZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
M&Z PLC is a company specializing in the sourcing, importation, distribution, and marketing (to the local consumer) of fast-moving consumer goods and pharmaceutical non-medical products for the retail and catering industry. The food brands comprise part of the brand portfolio and can be divided into ambient, chilled, and frozen products. The cleaning products portfolio is divided into home and personal care items. Its brand includes Knorr, Lipton, Pond's, Emborg, asiago food, and others.
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